1796 (June): Entire letter written from Saló near Lake Garda to Brittany, struck with fine "ARMÉE D'ITALIE" straight line handstamp in black, rated '18' dêcimes due upon receipt. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 220.00
Closed..May-31-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 220
Sale No: 284
Lot No: 1393
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1853/54: 20 c. blue, Type I, a used example with enormous margins on all sides, showing portions of six adjoining stamps, used on 1862 cover to Sedan tied by '884' petit chiffres with "Clermont-De-L'Oise" cds (Nov 12) alongside; transits and arrival on reverse. Superb. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 240.00
Closed..May-31-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 240
Sale No: 284
Lot No: 1395
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1861 (Nov 15): Small Ladies envelope with full content from Prades to Orbe, canton de Vaud in Switzerland, then forwarded to Paris, bearing horizontal pair Napolêon imperforated 20 c. blue type II, tied by indistinct Petits Chiffres numeral, PRADES despatch, framed PD in red and "SUISSE PONTARLIER" entry cds's alongside, reverse with and GENEVE transit and ORBE (Nov 18) arrival cds. The addressee had left for Paris, the French franking and the PD handstamp were made invalid with red crayon and the item was again posted and sent unpaid to Paris with ORBE despatch (Nov 19) cds on front, two French ambulants and PARIS arrival (Nov 20) arrival cds. The receiver had to pay '4' (dêcimes) due upon arrival. An appealing cover full of postal history. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 160.00
Closed..May-31-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 160
Sale No: 284
Lot No: 1396
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Hambourg American Linie / Tencuag 1866 (April 15): Entire letter from Le Havre to Carupano, Venezuela, originally endorsed "Par Steamer anglais via Southampton" for an RMSP ship, franked by faulty 1862/63 80 c. carmine tied by '1769' gros chiffres with 'Le Havre' cds adjacent (April 16) and framed 'P.P.' in red. Sorting altered due to the next RMSP sailing on May 2, and sent on the "Tencuag" with three line handstamp "Hambourg American / Linie TENCUAG / CPd. Poor 18 April 66" in black (CPd. = Carriage Paid?). Reverse with British P.O. "St. Thomas" double arc cds (May 2) in black. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 159. The cachet and cover believed unique by this German Line, carried five years before HAPAG operated.rnProvenance: Collection Von Strokirch. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 200.00
Closed..May-31-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 200
Sale No: 284
Lot No: 1397
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1870: Bordeaux 40 c. bright orange, a used example with large margins all round and showing large portion of adjoining stamp at left, used on 1871 entire letter to Auch tied by "2046/D" gros chiffres in black. Lille despatch cds alongside (May 16) and Auch arrival cds (May 18) on reverse; and further cover bearing fine four margin 40 c. orange-yellow used on cover from Gare de Lyon to Udine (cert. Von der Weid 1998). A fine pair. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 160.00
Closed..May-31-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 160
Sale No: 284
Lot No: 1398
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Ville D'Orlêans (Ballon Montê #33) 1870: 'Mandal Mail'. Envelope endorsed 'par Ballon Montê' to Dijon, the (20 centime) adhesive floated off due to immersion in sea water, with 'Paris / Belleville' cds of despatch (Nov 23, levêe 5) finely struck, the cover with complete contents but without backstamp. Some wear to envelope as to be expected with this flight. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 120.00
Sold...CHF 120.00
Closed..May-31-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 120
Sale No: 284
Lot No: 1399
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Ville D'Orlêans (Ballon Montê #33) 1870: 'Mandal Mail'. Printed formula entire letter from beseiged Paris to Dinard, Ile de Vilaine, the (20 centime) adhesive floated off due to immersion in sea water, with fine 'Paris / Rue Malesherbes' despatch cds (Nov 24 / levêe 6) and framed 'PP' in black. Reverse with Dinard arrival cds (Dec 11) in black. A scarce entire. Cert. Roumet (2018). (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 340.00
Closed..May-31-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 340
Sale No: 284
Lot No: 1400
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Ville D'Orlêans (Ballon Montê #33) 1870: 'Mandal Mail'. Entire letter from beseiged Paris to Essai, Orne, the (20 centime) adhesive floated off by immersion in sea water, with 'Paris / Pl. de la Madeleine' despatch cds (Nov 23 / levêe 5). Framed 'P.P.' to denote due should not be charged, with faint arrival cds on reverse. Most attractive and scarce. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 380.00
Closed..May-31-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 380
Sale No: 284
Lot No: 1401
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Ville D'Orlêans (Ballon Montê #33) 1870: 'Mandal Mail'. Entire letter from beseiged Paris to Mur-de-Barrez, the (20 centime) adhesive floated off by immersion in sea water, with 'Neuilly-S-Seine' despatch cds (Nov 24 / levêe 3). Framed 'P.P.' in red to denote due should not be charged, with Rodez transit (Dec 22) and Mur-de-Barrez arrival cds (Dec 23) on reverse; forwarded on to St. Côme-Sue-Le-Lot with pearled cds (Dec 24). Most attractive and scarce. Cerrt. Roumet (2014). (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 250.00
Sold...CHF 440.00
Closed..May-31-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 440
Sale No: 284
Lot No: 1402
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Ville D'Orlêans (Ballon Montê #33) 1870: 'Mandal Mail'. Complete Dêpêche-Ballon No. 8 addressed to Philippeville, Algeria with the (20 centimes) adhesive floated off due to immersion in sea water, struck with 'Paris / Rue de la Ste. Chapelle' despatch cds (Nov 23, levêe 6). Reverse with 'Lyonà Avignon' cds (Dec 13) and Philippeville arrival cds. Some minor wear due to the extingencies of this flight but an extremely rare entire to a most unusual destination. Cert. Bolaffi (1990) Maury = € 1'800+. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image)
Opening CHF 500.00
Sold...CHF 700.00
Closed..May-31-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 700
Sale No: 284
Lot No: 1403
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Ville D'Orlêans (Ballon Montê #33) 1870: 'Mandal Mail'. Complete "Dêpêche-Ballon" No. 6, printed newspaper from beseiged Paris to Pornic, Loire, the (20 centime) adhesive floated off due to immersion in sea water, with 'Paris / Rue d'Amsterdam' despatch cds (Nov 22 / levêe 5). Reverse with Nantes and Pornic cds's (Dec 10). Some minor aging commensurate with journey but extremely rare Maury = € 7'000. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 500.00
Sold...CHF 500.00
Closed..May-31-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 500
Sale No: 284
Lot No: 1404
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Ville D'Orlêans (Ballon Montê #33) 1870: 'Mandal Mail'. Complete Gazette des Absents No. 10 from beseiged Paris to Seignuery, Yonne, the (20 centime) adhesive floated off due to immersion in sea water, with fine 'Paris / Rue du Pont-Neuf' despatch cds (Nov 24 / levêe 3). Reverse with unclear arrival cds (Jan 1) in black. Slightest of immersion staining but fresh and fine for this journey. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 340.00
Closed..May-31-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 340
Sale No: 284
Lot No: 1405
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Ville D'Orlêans (Ballon Montê #33) 1870: 'Mandal Mail'. Complete Gazette des Absents No. 10 from beseiged Paris to Arras, the (20 centime) adhesive floated off due to immersion in sea water, with 'Paris / Ministere des Finances' despatch cds (Nov 23 / levêe 7). Reverse with Arras arrival cds (Dec 27) in black. Some light aging due to the immersion in sea water but scarce. Cert. Roumet (2013). (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 320.00
Closed..May-31-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 320
Sale No: 284
Lot No: 1406
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Ville D'Orlêans (Ballon Montê #33) 1870: 'Mandal Mail'. Complete Gazette des Absents No. 10 to Tours, France, the stamp floated off due to immersion in sea water, struck on despatch with 'Paris / (60)' cds (Nov 24, *), charged '3' dêcimes due in manuscript with two strikes of Tours arrival cds (Dec 10) in black. Scarce and fine. Cert. Roumet (2019) Maury = € 1'500. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 360.00
Closed..May-31-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 360
Sale No: 284
Lot No: 1407
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Ville D'Orlêans (Ballon Montê #33) 1870: 'Mandal Mail'. Complete Gazette des Absents No. 10 addressed to Rennes, the adhesive floated off due to immersion in sea water, with 'Paris / Rue d'Amsterdam' despatch cds (Nov 23, levêe 7). Readdressed from Rennes with 'Rennesà Paris' cds (Dec 13) and framed "P.P." in red (denoting no payment to be charged on arrival) and eventual St. Sebastien arrival cds (Dec 16). (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 250.00
Sold...CHF 750.00
Closed..May-31-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 750
Sale No: 284
Lot No: 1408
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Ville D'Orlêans (Ballon Montê #33) 1870: 'Mandal Mail'. Complete Gazette des Absents No. 10 addressed to Lewes, Sussex, the adhesive floated off due to immersion in sea water, with 'Paris / Rue de Bondy' despatch cds (Nov 24, levêe 4); framed red "P.D." at left. Slight staining as to be expected, a scarce and not unattractive entire Maury = € 1'500. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 250.00
Sold...CHF 400.00
Closed..May-31-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 400
Sale No: 284
Lot No: 1409
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Ville D'Orlêans (Ballon Montê #33) 1870: Mandal Mail. Flimsy envelope endorsed 'par Ballon Montê' from beseiged Paris to Brussels, Belgium, the (30 centime) adhesive floated off due to immersion in sea water, with 'Paris / (60)' despatch cds (Nov 21, levêe 5); framed black "P.D." and reverse with Bruxelles arrival cds (Dec 13). Faults to envelope as to be expected. Signed Baudot. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 100.00
Sold...CHF 160.00
Closed..May-31-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 160
Sale No: 284
Lot No: 1410
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Ville D'Orlêans (Ballon Montê #33) 1870: 'Mandal Mail'. Entire letter from beseiged Paris to Spa, Belgium, the (30 centime) adhesive floated off due to immersion in sea water, with 'Paris / Pl. de la Bourse' despatch cds alongside (Nov 23 / levêe 3) and freamed 'PD' in red below. Backstamped at Spa (Dec 6) in black. Displays well, a fine and scarce entire. Cert. Roumet (2012). (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 340.00
Closed..May-31-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 340
Sale No: 284
Lot No: 1411
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Ville D'Orlêans (Ballon Montê #33) 1870: 'Mandal Mail'. Entire letter from beseiged Paris to Antwerp, Belgium with (30 centime) adhesive floated off due to immersion in sea water, struck with 'Paris / Rue De Clery' despatch cds (Nov 24, levêe 5) and by framed 'PD' in red. Reverse with "EXP. MOERDIJK" Dutch cds and "Pays Bas / Par Anvers" cds's (Dec 5). Rare Maury = € 2'500. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 500.00
Sold...CHF 700.00
Closed..May-31-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 700
Sale No: 284
Lot No: 1412
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Ville D'Orlêans (Ballon Montê #33) 1870: 'Mandal Mail'. Entire letter endorsed with printed 'par Ballon Montê' addressed to Bagneres de Luchon, Haute Garonne and readdressed to the Poste Restante in Milan, Italy the (40 centime) adhesive floated off due to immersion in sea water, with 'Paris / Ministere des Finances' despatch cds (Nov 23, levêe 6) in black. The writing affected by the immersion but with clear datestamps of Bordeaux TPO (Dec 12), Marseilleà Lyon TPO (Dec 15) and 'Da Susa a Torino' (Dec 16) with framed "AFFRANCHISMENT / INSUFFISANT" in red. Manuscript '4' decimi and 1870 Italy Postage Due 40 c. applied over edge of cover and cancelled in manuscript. Rare and most unusual entire. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 500.00
Sold...CHF 950.00
Closed..May-31-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 950
Sale No: 284
Lot No: 1413
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Ville D'Orlêans (Ballon Montê #33) 1870: 'Mandal Mail'. Entire letter from beseiged Paris to Berlin, Prussia the (40 centimes) adhesive floated off due to immersion in sea water, struck with 'Paris / Rue Taitbout' cds of despatch (Nov 23, levêe 6). Underpaid with "AFFR. INSUFF / P. 22" in black and charged '1¾' groschen due upon receipt in blue manuscript. No backstamp as usual, a fine and rare cover. Signed Roumet. Cert. Menozzi (2010) Maury = € 4'000. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image)
Opening CHF 500.00
Sold...CHF 550.00
Closed..May-31-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 550
Sale No: 284
Lot No: 1414
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Ville D'Orlêans (Ballon Montê #33) 1870: 'Mandal Mail'. Complete Gazette des Absents No. 10 addressed to Constantinople, Turkey, the (40 c.) adhesive floated off due to immersion in sea water, struck with 'Paris / Place de la Bourse' cds of despatch (Nov 23, levêe 5) with framed 'P.D.' in red below. Reverse with Marseille cds (Dec 12) and French P.O. in Constantinople cds of receipt (Dec 23). An extremely rare destination for this flight in wonderful condition Maury = € 6'000. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 750.00
Sold...CHF 1,600.00
Closed..May-31-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1600
Sale No: 284
Lot No: 1415
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Ville D'Orlêans (Ballon Montê #33) 1870: Laureated 20 c. blue (clearà la corne variety) used on entire letter from beseiged Paris to Caen, tied by Paris Star '3' with 'Paris / Pl. de la Madeleine' cds alongside (Nov 20 / levêe 7). Reverse with Caen arrival cds (Dec 10), slightly embellished. Most attractive entire. Cert. Roumet (2012). (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 360.00
Closed..May-31-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 360
Sale No: 284
Lot No: 1416
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Ville D'Orlêans (Ballon Montê #33) 1870: Siège 20 c. blue used on entire letter (with long contents) from beseiged Paris to Calvados, tied by '18' Paris Star with 'Paris / Rue d'Amsterdam' despatch cds (Nov 21 / levêe 6). Reverse with Vierville sur Mer arrival cds (Dec 10) in black. A fine and scarce entire Maury = € 700. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 320.00
Closed..May-31-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 320
Sale No: 284
Lot No: 1417
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Ville D'Orlêans (Ballon Montê #33) 1870: Laureated 10 c. bistre in a horizontal pair used on entire letter from beseiged Paris to Vannes, tied by '38' Paris Star with 'Paris / Rue des Feuillantines' despatch cds (Nov 21 / levêe 4). Reverse with faint TPO cds and Vannes arrival (Dec 10). Scarce and attractive entire. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 320.00
Closed..May-31-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 320
Sale No: 284
Lot No: 1418
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Ville D'Orlêans (Ballon Montê #33) 1870: Siège 20 c. blue used on entire letter from beseiged Paris to Tonneins, tied by '35' Paris Star with corresponding 'Paris / Ministere des Finances' despatch cds (Nov 21 / levêe 6). Reverse with rare circular "DIRECTION GÉNÉRALE DES MANUFACTURES DE L'ETAT / MINISTÈRE DES FINANCES " cachet in black (the letter concerns tobacco supplies) and Tonniens arrival cds (Dec 11). Scarce and fine entire. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 250.00
Sold...CHF 340.00
Closed..May-31-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 340
Sale No: 284
Lot No: 1419
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Ville D'Orlêans (Ballon Montê #33) 1870: Siège 20 c. blue, perfs. trimmed,used on entire letter from beseiged Paris to Dieppe, tied by Paris Star '15' with 'Paris / Rue Bonaparte' cds alongside (Nov 22 / levêe 6). Reverse with Dieppe arrival cds (Dec 13) and forwarded on to London with framed "AFFRANCHISMENT / INSUFFISANT" in red and circular 'MORE TO PAY' in black with manuscript '4' (pence) due to pay. London arrival cds (Dec 19). Opens well for display, an attractive entire. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 300.00
Sold...CHF 340.00
Closed..May-31-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 340
Sale No: 284
Lot No: 1420
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Ville D'Orlêans (Ballon Montê #33) 1870: Laureated 20 c. blue used on entire letter from beseiged Paris to Etretat, France and fully paid, tied by Paris Star with 'Paris / Place de la Bourse' despatch cds (Nov 22 / levêe 7). Etretat cds of receipt on reverse (Dec 13) and thence forwarded on to London with framed "AFFRANCHISEMENT / INSUFFISANT" in black. Sturck on arrival with "SHIP LETTER / LONDON" cds (Dec 17) in red and circular "MORE TO PAY" below readdressing label with "♚ / R" in red. A most unusual and scarce entire. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 350.00
Sold...CHF 400.00
Closed..May-31-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 400
Sale No: 284
Lot No: 1421
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Ville D'Orlêans (Ballon Montê #33) 1870: Siège 10 c. bistre horizontal pair, used on "Pli Confiê" handed to the Ballon Pilot Paul Rolier, internally dated November 22 from beseiged Paris to Abbeville; tied by "LIL P" dotted lozenge of the "Lille - Paris TPO" with cds alongisde (Dec 12) and Abbeville arrival on reverse (Dec 13). One adhesive with fault but very rare. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 350.00
Sold...CHF 550.00
Closed..May-31-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 550
Sale No: 284
Lot No: 1422
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Ville D'Orlêans (Ballon Montê #33) Pli Confiê 1870: Laureated 20 c. blue used on "Pli Confiê" entire letter handed to the Pilot Paul Rolier, endorsed 'Par Ballon Montê' to Pau, tied by Pau '2795' gros chiffres on arrival; struck with circular "REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE / DARTOIS & YON / AERONAUTES / DU / GOUVERNEMENT" handstamp in blue alongside Pau arrival cds (Dec 16) in black. Some age spots to adhesive and minor imperfections (unsurprising when one considers the journey), a significant and extremely rare entire. Signed Roumet. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 500.00
Sold...CHF 5,500.00
Closed..May-31-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 5500
Sale No: 284
Lot No: 1423
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Ville D'Orlêans (Ballon Montê #33) 1870: Siège 10 c. bistre used on postcard from beseiged Paris to Tulle, Correze, tied by Paris Star '1' with 'Paris / Pl. de la Bourse' cds alongside (Nov 22 / levêe 5), without backstamp; together with a further postcard from the same correspondence (Nov 24, levêe 6) with adhesive floated off due to immersion, struck with framed 'P.P.'. A scarce and attractive pair. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 550.00
Closed..May-31-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 550
Sale No: 284
Lot No: 1424
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Ville D'Orlêans (Ballon Montê #33) 1870: Complete "Dêpêche-Ballon" No. 6, written on November 22 and sent as "Pli Confiê" and handed directly to the Pilot, Paul Rolier, from beseiged Paris to Ploermel, Morbihan without adhesive; struck on reverse with circular cachet "GARDE NATLE MOBILE / LE COMMANDANT / COMMANDT DE RENNES" in black; mailed from Pont Audesmere (Dec 15) with Ploermel arrival cds on reverse. Extremely rare. Signed Calves. rn (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 800.00
Sold...CHF 3,800.00
Closed..May-31-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 3800
Sale No: 284
Lot No: 1425
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Ville D'Orlêans (Ballon Montê #33) 1870: Laureated 20 c. blue used on complete "Dêpêche-Ballon" No. 7, printed newspaper from beseiged Paris to Dieppe, tied by Paris Star with 'Paris / Rue du St. Lazare' cds alongside (Nov 21 / levêe 7). Reverse with Dieppe arrival cds (Dec 13). Some minor bends but a very rare usage. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 380.00
Closed..May-31-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 380
Sale No: 284
Lot No: 1426
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Ville D'Orlêans (Ballon Montê #33) 1870: Siège 20 c. blue used on complete "Dêpêche-Ballon" No. 7 from beseiged Paris to Mêzières en Brenne, Indre tied by Paris Star '19' with 'Paris / Bt. Richard-Lenoir' cds alongside (Nov 21 / levêe 2). Reverse with Mêzières en Brenne arrival cds (Dec 14). Slight aging on perforations but interesting content and rare. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 300.00
Sold...CHF 400.00
Closed..May-31-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 400
Sale No: 284
Lot No: 1427
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Ville D'Orlêans (Ballon Montê #33) 1870: Siège 20 c. blue used on complete "Dêpêche-Ballon" No. 8 from beseiged Paris to Bernay, tied by Paris Star with 'Paris / (60)' despatch cds alongside (Nov 23 / levêe 1), without backstamp but with notification of receipt (Dec 10) in manuscript at top, slight stain commensurate with the journey but rare Maury = € 1'800. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 260.00
Closed..May-31-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 260
Sale No: 284
Lot No: 1428
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Ville D'Orlêans (Ballon Montê #33) 1870: Siège 20 c. blue used on complete "Dêpêche-Ballon" No. 8 from beseiged Paris to Bordeaux, tied by Paris Star '27' with 'Paris / Gros-Callou' despatch cds alongside (Nov 22 / levêe 7), without backstamp, file fold and soiling commensurate with the journey but rare Maury = € 1'800. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 250.00
Sold...CHF 340.00
Closed..May-31-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 340
Sale No: 284
Lot No: 1429
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Ville D'Orlêans (Ballon Montê #33) 1870: Laureated 20 c. blue used on complete Gazette des Absents No. 9 from beseiged Paris to St. Etienne tied by Paris Star '2' with 'Paris / Rue St. Lazare' cds alongside (Nov 21 / levêe 1). Reverse with St. Etienne arrival cds somewhat smudged, otherwise fine and scarce Maury = € 700. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 200.00
Closed..May-31-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 200
Sale No: 284
Lot No: 1430
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Ville D'Orlêans (Ballon Montê #33) 1870: Siège 20 c. blue used on complete Gazette des Absents No. 9 from beseiged Paris to to Cublize, Rhône, tied by '1715' gros chiffres with 'Paris / Grenelle' despatch cds (Nov 22 / levêe 2) alongside. Without backstamp and with some overall soiling commensurate with the journey, but scarce Maury = € 700. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 240.00
Closed..May-31-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 240
Sale No: 284
Lot No: 1431
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Ville D'Orlêans (Ballon Montê #33) 1870: Laureated 20 c. blue used on complete Gazette des Absents No. 10 addressed to Angouleme tied by '241' gros chiffres with 'Paris / Auteuil' despatch cds (Nov 24, levêe 3). Reverse with Angouleme arrival cds (Dec 16) in black. A scarce and very fine entire - the manuscript contents mention the US Consul, Mr. Washburn Maury = € 1'500. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 350.00
Sold...CHF 380.00
Closed..May-31-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 380
Sale No: 284
Lot No: 1432
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Ville D'Orlêans (Ballon Montê #33) 1870: Laureated 20 c. blue used on "La Nationale" printed matter entire letter from beseiged Paris to Amiens, tied by Paris Star '1' with 'Paris / Pl. de la Bourse' despatch cds (Nov 21 / levêe 6) alongside. Reverse with "La Nationale / Cie D'Assurance / Contre L'Incendie" cachet in blue and unclear arrival cds. Rare. Signed Brun, Pothion and Roumet. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 300.00
Sold...CHF 1,100.00
Closed..May-31-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1100
Sale No: 284
Lot No: 1433
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Ville D'Orlêans (Ballon Montê #33) 1870: Laureated 20 c. blue, corner fault, used on complete "Journal-Poste" No. 5 printed newspaper from beseiged Paris to Granville, tied by Paris Star '26' with 'Paris / Gare du Nord' despatch cds (Nov 24 / levêe 7). Reverse with Granville arrival cds (Dec 9) in black. Rare. Signed Calves. Cert. Robineau (1994). (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 400.00
Sold...CHF 400.00
Closed..May-31-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 400
Sale No: 284
Lot No: 1434
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Ville D'Orlêans (Ballon Montê #33) 1870: Siège 20 c. blue used on complete "Journal Poste" No. 6 printed newspaper from beseiged Paris to St. Sebastien, Creuse tied by Paris Star '4' with 'Paris / Rue D'Enghien' despatch cds adjacent (Nov 21, levêe 3). The stamp just off edge of the Journal but flap displaying arrival cds of St. Sebastien (Dec 15). Scarce. Cert. Roumet (2018). (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 300.00
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Sale No: 284
Lot No: 1435
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Ville D'Orlêans (Ballon Montê #33) 1870: Laureated 20 c. blue, sheet marginal, used on complete "Le Ballon Poste" No. 6, printed newspaper from beseiged Paris to Pau, tied by Paris Star with faint 'Paris / (60)' cds alongside (Nov 21). Reverse with Pau arrival cds (Dec 10) and manuscript "Reçu le 11 Decembre" at top. A very rare usage. Signed Calves. Cert. Robineau (1992). (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 500.00
Sold...CHF 750.00
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Sale No: 284
Lot No: 1436
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Ville D'Orlêans (Ballon Montê #33) 1870: Laureated 30 c. brown used on complete Gazette des Absents No. 9 from beseiged Paris to London, tied by Paris Star '2' with 'Paris / Rue St. Lazare' despatch cds (Nov 21 / levêe 5) with framed red 'PD' alongside. 'London / Paid' arrival in red (Dec 12). Slight soiling but scarce. Cert. Roumet (2013). (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image)
Opening CHF 250.00
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Sale No: 284
Lot No: 1437
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Ville D'Orlêans (Ballon Montê #33) 1870: Laureated 30 c. brown used on entire letter from beseiged Paris to London, tied by Paris Star '5' with 'Paris / Rue du Bondy' cds alongside (Nov 21 / levêe 4) with framed red 'PD' alongside. Reverse with sender's label (a distiller) and London arrival cds (Dec 12) in red. A fine and attractive entire. Cert. Roumet (2012). (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 250.00
Sold...CHF 460.00
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Sale No: 284
Lot No: 1438
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Ville D'Orlêans (Ballon Montê #33) 1870: Laureated 30 c. brown used on complete Gazette des Absents No. 10 from beseiged Paris to Brussels, Belgium tied by 'Paris Star '8' with 'Paris / Rue D'Antin' despatch cds alongside (Nov 23 / levêe 5) and framed red 'PD' adjacent. Reverse with two Postman's delivery numbers and Brussels arrival cds (Dec 6). File folds not greatly detracting from an attractive entire Maury = € 1'500. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 300.00
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Sale No: 284
Lot No: 1439
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Ville D'Orlêans (Ballon Montê #33) 1870: Laureated 10 c. bistre and Siège 20 c. blue, mixed issue frankling used on entire letter from beseiged Paris to Mons, Belgium tied by Paris Star '25' with 'Paris / Rue Serpente' despatch cds (Nov 22 / levêe 6) with framed red 'PD' alongside; reverse with Mons arrival cds (Dec 13) and thence readdressed to Brussels with same day arrival alongside. A fine and rare entire. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 400.00
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Sale No: 284
Lot No: 1440
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Ville D'Orlêans (Ballon Montê #33) 1870: Siège 10 c. bistre-brown and 20 c. blue used on entire letter addressed to the "Badische Landes Zeitung" in Karlsrühe, Baden, lightly tied by Paris Star with 'Paris / (60)' despatch cds adjacent (Nov 22, levêe 6); framed red "P.D." above. Mailed via Switzerland with Basel cds (Dec 13) and Carlruhe arrival (Dec 14). Minor age spot on 20 c. adhesive but a rare entire to an unusual destination for this flight Maury = € 4'000. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 600.00
Sold...CHF 950.00
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Sale No: 284
Lot No: 1442
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1870: Édition Ballon, the coloured Map of Paris "Carte des Chemins de Fer des Environs de Paris pour les Livrets-Chaux" and suburbs on thin rice paper (weight 1 gram), created and printed especially for Ballon Montê mail, slightest corner bend at lower left otherwise fresh and very fine Maury = € 525. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image 5)(Image 6)(Image)
Opening CHF 120.00
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Sale No: 284
Lot No: 1443
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Ville D'Orlêans (Ballon Montê #33) 1870: Mixed group of 11 items with a "Correspondence Havas" (in French) to Epinal with stamp lost due to immersion in sea water, Siège 20 c. on Gazette des Absents readdressed in Switzerland upon arrival and taxed, cover with italic "Ministère des Finances / Directeur Gênêral des Douanes" cachet to Rouen, 30 centime rate cover to Huy, Belgium; another cover with laureated 20 c. to Nantes containing complete "Ordre du Jour" for 21 November 1870, condition varies as to be expected but an interesting selection, many signed. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image 5)(Image 6)(Image)
